Sandra Alonzo grew up in a mountainous region near Los Angeles with two younger brothers. As a child and teen she loved exploring the local trails on horseback, reading, and experimenting with photography. Ms. Alonzo and her two dogs currently reside in central California not far from the Sierra National Forest.

Alonzo is the author of Gallop-O-Gallop, a poetry collection/picture book about horses and Riding Invisible, a novel for young adults. Her most recent novel, Drifting to Zero, is currently being submitted. (Click 'About' at top of page.)